Richard V. Allen
Richard V. Allen 11th United States National Security Advisor In office January 21, 1981 – January 4, 1982 President Ronald Reagan Preceded by Zbigniew Brzezinski Succeeded by William P. Clark, Jr. Personal details Born (1936-01-01) January 1, 1936 (age 79) Collingswood, New Jersey Political party Republican Alma mater University of Notre Dame Profession Politician Richard Vincent Allen (born January 1, 1936) was the United States National Security Advisor to President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1982, having been Reagan's chief foreign policy advisor from 1977. He has been a fellow of the Hoover Institution since 1983. He is a past member of the Defense Policy Board Advisory Committee.